Tag: opinion
The Spirit Of Ikogosi
By Niyi Osundare Keynote Address, 1st Ikogosi Graduate Summer School, June 16-29. Introit: Mo ki o, Ukogosi I…
IMF’s Insistence On Subsidy Removal And Naira Devaluation
By Lajuwon Lasisi The mentality of the IMF experts on Nigerian economy is always to deflate the already devaluated Nigerian…
On PHCN’s Fraudulent Tariff Regime
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Nigerians bear a lot of burden. Perhaps, they could, at best, be referred to as ‘beasts of…
The Village Mourners Association
Nigerians who are old enough will surely recall the source of the above title. For others, I ought to narrate…
Opon Imo: Inspirational Message From State Of Osun
By Salihu Lukman Partly on account of the aspiration to shape and orient citizens to become more productive, a critical…
The Project Of Killing Nigeria Slowly
By Kanayo Esinulo The Governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, who is also known as ‘The Chief Servant’, has…
Nigeria’s New National Space Council: Matters Arising
By Makinde Collins “We must evolve clear cut initiatives that will not only fast track our industrialization process but one…
SON And The Challenges Of Imported Substandard Products
By Uche Joe Anigbata The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), as a government agency, was set up with the mandate…
Incidence Of Building Collapse And Playing By The Rules
By Tayo Ogunbiyi They looked lost, confused and helpless. Staring occasionally at a few of their possessions that were salvaged…
Aregbesola And The Renaissance Of Awoism
By Olumuyiwa Jimoh Leadership is rooted in the society. The society is anchored on the people. The degree to which…
June 12: How Can We Forget? (2)
By Chido Onumah “I betrayed my very genuine friend for 25 years. From the day we met, there was rapport.…
Chinua Achebe: All Quiet On The Eastern Front (2)
By Wale Okediran The hero of the whole celebration was the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, who shone like…
Leadership, National Development And The People (2)
By Bola Ahmed Tinubu Now, we know that by themselves, elections do not constitute democracy. Yet, a nation cannot be…
Chinua Achebe: All Quiet On The Eastern Front
By Wale Okediran In the morning it was all over. The funeral had come to an end. I woke about…
Leadership, National Development And The People
By Bola Ahmed Tinubu I am honoured to be with you in the House of Commons for this is a…
June 12: A Beacon In The Dark
By Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu These words from Charles Dickens befit the 20th anniversary of the most bittersweet event in…
June 12, 1993: A Historical Necessity For Nigeria
By Joe Igbokwe Alhaji Bashir Tofa, the Presidential candidate for the National Republican Convention (NRC) in 1993 presidential election who…
Gamaliel Onosode: To Wear Honour Like A Garment
By Femi Osofisan The house is like any other along the street, without any special adornment. We are in the…
June 12: How Can We Forget? (1)
By Chido Onumah “Reading about the June 12 period, for obvious reasons, is difficult for me, even now, 20 years…
Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge: Consolidating Innovative Governance
By Tayo Ogunbiyi It will be an understatement to state that the Babatunde Fashola administration in Lagos State has clearly…
Weep We For Nigeria Our Country!
By Yemisi Shyllon As a concerned Nigerian, I must publicly lament the lacklustre management of the economy and the misplaced…
A Personal Letter To Chinua Achebe
By Frank Opara Dear Achebe, It was my dream to meet you in person. Even as old age closed up…
The Banality Called Democracy Day Celebration
By Comrade Akido Agenro An occasion as the nation’s Democracy Day anniversary should ordinarily afford the people an opportunity to…
Where In Nigeria Is Gakem?
By Nkrumah Bankong-Obi All liberal-minded Nigeria Civil War non-fictional narratives agree on one thing. They trace the launch pad from…
The Significance Of 30 Years In Human Life
By John Tosin Ajiboye The attainment of 30 years is a very significant stage in man’s life because at 30,…
The Learning Revolution In The State Of Osun
By Gbenro Adegbola There is a not so quiet revolution playing out in the education sector in the state of…
Opinion: “Deaf And Dumb” Story And Editorial
By Gbenga Bunmi Aina I am writing in response to your story in the P.M.NEWS on-line issue of Monday May…
Fashola’s Enduring Legacies In Lagos Revisited
By Joe Igbokwe As Governor Babatunde Fashola moves gradually into the second phase of his second term and final term,…
PDP Children’s Day Gift To Amaechi
By Emmanuel Onwubiko Reading an old copy of the constitution of the Peoples Democracy Party (2009 as amended) freely given…
Opinion: Manifesto of Nigeria’s Poor
by Yima Sen There is a sharp and dangerous social divide developing in Nigeria today. On the surface it seems…